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Over the past three months, 11 penny stocks have plunged between 50% and 80%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screen that focused on stocks with a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, a share price under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares, highlighting low-priced, actively traded stocks that have seen sharp declines. (Data source: ACE Equity)While penny stocks often attract investors with low entry prices and the lure of quick gains, they carry significant risks. Low liquidity, high volatility and limited transparency make them prone to manipulation and sudden price swings. Without a clear strategy and strong risk controls, losses can quickly outweigh gains.
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India and the European Union are nearing a free trade agreement that could slash import duties on automobiles, including electric vehicles, to 10-15%. This move is anticipated to boost European luxury EV sales in India and position the country as a competitive manufacturing hub for these vehicles.
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The US has hinted at removing the additional 25% tariff on India after New Delhi sharply cut Russian oil imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Indias purchases have collapsed, calling the tariffs a success. Imports fell about 30% year-on-year in early January. India maintains its strategic autonomy even as Washington weighs tougher trade measures.
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Mala Gaonkar's SurgoCap Partners experienced a rapid ascent, tripling its assets to $6 billion within three years of its 2023 launch. This marked one of the fastest-growing debuts in hedge fund history, with Gaonkar leveraging data science to invest across various sectors. She emphasizes a small, collaborative team size for idea generation, drawing parallels to Jeff Bezos's "two-pizza-box" team concept.
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According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, FPIs not only continued their selling spree in the week ended January 23 but also intensified it. The sustained outflows have wiped off Rs 16 trillion in market capitalisation for the week alone, contributing to a 2.5% decline in the Nifty index.
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